As the sun sets earlier and warm weather persists, welcome the new season with a free outdoor movie at the Santa Monica Pier. Front Porch Cinema returns with movies every Friday night through the 24th. Tonight, see Wes Anderson's latest visual masterpiece, a dramatic comedy filled with mystery, romance and a star-studded cast–The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Bring your own low chairs and beach blankets, or rent one of the old-timey lawn chairs available for the event. Food and drinks are also available for purchase. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with DJ jams as you grab snacks and scout spots, and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.

Next Up

Friday, Oct. 24 - Call in sick to work, do fun things, and at the end of the day, watch the final Front Porch Cinema screening of the season, Ferris Bueller's Day Off.